What is the ICD-10 code for urinary tract infections (UTI)?
As we know, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are prevalent conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. Understanding the ICD-10 codes associated with different types of UTIs is essential for medical coders, healthcare providers, and insurance companies. By referring to the specific categories and subcategories within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
What is ICD-10 code for UTI?
The ICD-10 code for urinary tract infection is N39.0 – Urinary tract infection, site not specified.
This code falls under Chapter 14 (Diseases of the Genitourinary System) in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10).
Code N39.0 is listed under the category N39 – Other disorders of the urinary system.
Other chapter 14 codes for several UTIs
| Category/Subcategory | ICD-10 Codes |
|---|---|
| Pyelonephritis | |
| – Acute pyelonephritis | N10 |
| – Chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis | N11 |
| – Tubulointerstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic | N12 |
| Cystitis | |
| – Interstitial cystitis (chronic) | N30.1 |
| – Other chronic cystitis | N30.2 |
| – Trigonitis | N30.3 |
| – Irradiation cystitis | N30.4 |
| – Other cystitis | N30.8 |
| – Cystitis, unspecified | N30.9 |
| Urethritis | |
| – Urethral abscess | N34.0 |
| – Non-specific urethritis | N34.1 |
| – Other urethritis | N34.2 |
| – Urethral syndrome, unspecified | N34.3 |
